Located on the 2nd floor, Open Studio, is essentially the Creative Kids Museum for older kids. Kids can make build, create, explore and experiment. My kids are still a bit young to get the most out of this area (my oldest is 6) but they still find something interesting whenever we are there.
They have a lot of hands on creation stations. You can make a toy.
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Create a dress.
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Experiment with circuits.
![Calgary Science Centre - Telus Spark](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DSC_1587-369x550.jpg)
They also have an area with challenges that change over the year. While we were their you were asked to create a place to camp.
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You can also experiment with different fabrics in a wind tube.
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Digitally paint with light and sound.
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Play around with a sound machine.
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Explore the relationship between inputs and outputs.
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And much more. They have a number of stations where you can try out different forms of animation but my kids aren’t ready for that yet.
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The workshop runs from 1-3pm. Kids can learn new skills and work with real tools. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
More about the Telus Spark science centre overall, Brainasium Outdoor Park, the Creative Kids Museum and the three permanent Galleries: Energy and Innovation, Earth and Sky and Being Human.